As we were decorating the house this past weekend, I put on Muppets Christmas Carol. More for noise than anything... but ended up being struck by several of the songs. Our church has been focusing on being Thankful during the Thanksgiving season and it struck me, that we should not just be thankful around the holiday season... as Thanksgiving rolls into Christmas, the new year and beyond... we should always be in that mindset of Thanksfulness and giving. One of the songs (sung by the jovial Ghost of Cristmas Present) was It feels like Christmas... one particular part says: It is the season of the heart, A special time of caring. The ways of love made clear
It is the season of the spirit, The message if we hear it, Is make it last all year.
I encourage you to watch this movie at some point during the holiday season, even if you've seen it before...
At the end of the movie, as Scrooge wakes to find that he has a second chance at life, he decides then and there to live differently. I love the line that states: Yes, everyday will end and everyday will start With a gratful prayer and a thankful heart.
As we begin this Christmas season, as decorations go up and Christmas music plays from every street corner, as it begins to turn colder and even *gasp* snow... embrace the true meaning of the Holidays and be Thankful... open your heart to the possibilities and magic that Christmastime can bring!
I've been thinking this past week about doing short, daily Christmas themed blogs during the advent season... it's been on my mind a lot lately this past week. The only question is if I am up to the challange... You will find out Saturday:)
Have a wonderful week!
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